2013 Toyota Avalon: Problems & Reliability
AVOID2013 Toyota Avalon: AVOID — 0 owner complaints.
The Toyota Avalon isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2013 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 1st of 12 model years from 2011 to 2022, above the model median and among the three heaviest records.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2011–2022 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
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NHTSA complaints
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Model years compared
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Service bulletins
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Recall campaigns
2013 Toyota Avalon recalls
No recall campaigns are on federal record for the 2013 Toyota Avalon.
2013 Toyota Avalon service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 498 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2013 — more than the 244 of the median Avalon year from 2011 to 2022. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (88), structure (74), air bags (36). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2013 vs. the year before and after
From the 2012 to the 2013, owner complaints stayed at zero. The 2014 that followed stayed at zero.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Avalon | — | 0 | 292 | 0 | — |
| 2013 (this page) | AVOID | 0 | 498 | 0 | — |
| 2014 Avalon | AVOID | 0 | 448 | 0 | — |
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FAQ
Is the 2013 Toyota Avalon reliable?
2013 Toyota Avalon: AVOID — 0 owner complaints. The Toyota Avalon isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2013 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 1st of 12 model years from 2011 to 2022, above the model median and among the three heaviest records.
What are the most common 2013 Toyota Avalon problems?
Owner complaints for the 2013 Toyota Avalon aren't concentrated in one component; 498 manufacturer service bulletins are on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Avalon have?
No recall campaigns are on federal record for the 2013 Toyota Avalon. Recall status is VIN-specific, so still check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2013 Toyota Avalon come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the model is ranked on complaint and bulletin volume until the verdict engine scores it. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.